Obituaries

January 7, 1930 to February 25

WINAMAC - Richard E. Latoza, 81, Lawton, passed away at 10:20 p.m., Friday, Feb. 25, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne.

He was born Jan. 7, 1930, in Chicago to the late Joseph and Helen Mockus Latoza.

Survivors include:
Michael H. (Cynthia) Latoza, Burr Oak, M,I Son
John J. (Kay) Latoza, Winamac, Son
Richard L. Latoza, Lawton, Son
Rebecca (Cameron) Knapp, Knox, Daughter
Ian L. Knapp, Grandson
Robert (Lillian) Latoza, St. Petersburg, FL, Brother
Deborah J. Agent Latoza, Lawton, Former Spouse
Danielle L. Primmer, Lawton, Adopted Daughter

He was preceded in death by:
Richard E. Latoza Jr., Son
Joseph Latoza, Brother
Rosemary Yergovich Sudar, Former Spouse

Mr. Latoza was born and raised in Chicago, where he lived most of his life. He worked at American Bridge in Gary, for over 25 years. He moved to Lawton,  after retirement. He was a member of United Steel Workers Union and the National Rifle Association.

Friends may call from 10 to 11 .m., Friday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m., (Friday, March 4), at the funeral home, with Rev. Bert Woolson officiating.

Memorial donations may be given to the family.